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Technical specification

Emissions

CO2 (g/km)

117

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC

Catalytic Convertor

True

CC

998

Compression Ratio

10.1:1

Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE

Cylinders

3

Cylinders - Bore (mm)

71

Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

84

Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE

Fuel Delivery

MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION

Gears

6 SPEED

Number of Valves

12

Transmission

MANUAL

Fuel Consumption

EC Combined (mpg)

54.3

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

True

EC Extra Urban (mpg)

60.1

EC Urban (mpg)

47.1

General

Badge Engine CC

1.0

Badge Power

120

Coin Description

GDi Blue Drive

Coin Series

S

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

9E

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

87

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

85

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

62

NCAP Safety Assist %

60

Service Interval Frequency - Months

12

Service Interval Mileage

10000

Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

12

Engine Power - BHP

120

Engine Power - KW

88

Engine Power - PS

True

Engine Power - RPM

6000

Engine Torque - LBS.FT

127

Engine Torque - MKG

17.5

Engine Torque - NM

172

Engine Torque - RPM

1500

Top Speed

112

Tyres

Alloys?

True

Tyre Size Front

205/60 R16

Tyre Size Rear

205/60 R16

Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type

16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1550

Length

4165

Wheelbase

2600

Width

1800

Width (including mirrors)

2070

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

50

Gross Vehicle Weight

1775

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1143

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

361

Max. Loading Weight

542

Max. Roof Load

80

Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1200

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

600

Minimum Kerbweight

1233

No. of Seats

5

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.6

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai's Kona sets its sights on small supermini-based SUVs in the Juke and Captur segment. Jonathan Crouch reports

Ten Second Review

Hyundai fills a conspicuous gap in its model range with this Kona, a little SUV aimed at the many supermini-based models now populating the smaller part of the quickly-growing Crossover segment. It's more extrovertly styled than you might expect a Hyundai to be and ticks all the right boxes in terms of safety and media connectivity.

Background

There are advantages to turning up late to any party. The 'event' in question in this case is the quickly growing market for small supermini-based SUVs, a segment that manufacturers like Nissan and Renault have been enjoying vast sales in for most of the last decade. Other volume brands were left on the back foot and it's taken them some time to catch up. That's changing now and the model we're going to look at here, Hyundai's Kona, is just one of a whole series of models being launched into this potentially profitable segment.
Hyundai had inserted a makeshift stop-gap model, a dressed-up 'Active' version of its i20 supermini, into this class to represent it while Kona development was completed but buyers largely ignored that car. They're unlikely to overlook this one quite as easily. Let's find out why.

Driving Experience

Kona buyers initially get a choice between two petrol engines. The entry-level 1.0-litre T-GDI three-cylinder turbo is borrowed from the i30 and puts out 120PS and 175Nm of torque. It's manual only, using a six-speed box, and drives through its front wheels only. The other unit on offer is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder variant with 175PSbhp, available only with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto box and four-wheel drive. This top petrol model can make 62mph from rest in just 7.9 seconds on the way to 127mph flat out. For the 1.0 T-GDI, the figures are 12.0s and 112mph.
Small Crossovers in this class need to be able to offer fun, agile handling, something Hyundai says is delivered in the Kona thanks in large part to an advanced multilink rear suspension system - though this is only fitted to the 1.6-litre petrol model. Lesser-powered versions get the kind of cheaper torsion beam rear set-up that features on less advanced rivals. There's also an 'Advanced Traction Cornering Control' package to improve traction and damping in bends.

Design and Build

Aware that it was late launching a model into the smallest sector of the SUV segment, Hyundai felt the need to make a bold statement with the design of this car. Hence the aggressive body styling with its two-tone roof, unusual twin headlamps and distinctive 'Cascading' front grille. Short rear overhangs and a low roofline add to the purposeful silhouette, plus contrasting exterior accents and standard-fit roof bars inject a bit of all-important SUV flavour.
Inside, there's a cabin you can colour co-ordinate in a choice of different shades and lots of the switchgear is borrowed from the company's i30 family hatch. Plusher models get a floating 8-inch screen at the top of the dash. Lesser models get a 7-inch set-up. Either way, the infotainment package is compatible with the 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' systems. A head-up display is being offered for the first time in a Hyundai and audiophiles can opt for a thumping Krell stereo system. As for practicalities, well the Kona is a little longer than a rival Nissan Juke, something that really tells in terms of back seat space. Plus there's a 361-litre boot that you can extend in size to 1,143-litres when the 60:40 split-folding rear backrest is flattened.

Market and Model

Hyundai knows it has to price the Kona tightly to its main rivals in the Juke and Captur-dominated small Crossover segment, so it's no surprise to find this car's pricing starting from just over £16,000. That base sum will get you the entry-level 'S'-spec 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol variant. Inevitably, you have to pay a fair bit more than that to get the kind of model you're likely to see dressed up in the brochure pictures - but then that's the case elsewhere too. 'SE', 'Premium' and 'Premium SE' trim grades provide that. A top 'Premium GT' model comes with a pokier 1.6 T-GDI unit and costs around £24,500.
As for equipment levels across the range, well Hyundai isn't holding back. Plusher versions get dual-zone climate control to ensure a comfortable environment for all occupants during long journeys. Plus niceties like a panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel are optional, as is a Navigation system you operate via an 8-inch touchscreen on the dash.
Safety has been a particular feature of the development of this car. A 'Lane Keeping Assist System' is standard, as is a 'Driver Attention Alert' system, and all variants can be fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking, a system that scans the road ahead as you drive, the set-up looking for potential collision hazards. If one is detected, you'll be warned. If you don't respond - or aren't able to - the brakes will automatically be applied to decrease the severity of any resulting accident. Other key Kona safety features include 'Smart Cruise Control', a 'Blind Spot Detector, 'Rear-Cross Traffic Alert', a 'Speed Limit Information Function' and 'High Beam Assist'.

Cost of Ownership

The introduction of new engine technology has kept Hyundai right on the pace of the class best when it comes to efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions. The 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol unit puts out 125g/km of CO2 and manages 52.3mpg. And the 1.6-litre T-GDI variant delivers 169g/km and 38.7mpg.
Fuel saving technologies include Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres, an alternator management system (AMS) and a drag-reducing 'active air flap' in the front grille. All of this is aided by a slippery drag coefficient and in the top petrol variant, the 7DCT auto gearbox provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of up to 20% compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission.
As for servicing, well your Kona will need a garage visit once a year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner. If you want to budget ahead for routine maintenance, there are various 'Hyundai Sense' packages that offer fixed-price servicing over two, three or five-year periods. You can pay for your plan monthly and add MoTs into the three or five year plans for an extra fee.

Summary

With the Kona, Hyundai has clearly benchmarked what buyers want in this class, then ruthlessly set about providing it. Aggressive styling: tick. Trendy media connectivity: tick. Class-competitive safety: tick. Potential for fun handling: tick. It's hard to argue with the finished result. Surprise, surprise, it ticks a lot of boxes.
You can't always create a great product through this kind of process. We'd argue, for example, that the class-leading Nissan Juke has an extra dash of emotive spirit that doesn't come from working through a spread sheet. If you don't care about that though, the Kona makes a strong case for itself. We think it's a car the segment will like.

Performance

60%

Handling

60%

Comfort

70%

Space

80%

Styling

70%

Build

70%

Value

70%

Equipment

80%

Economy

70%

Depreciation

60%

Insurance

70%

* This vehicle is affected by the new 2017 road tax rules. Find out more

** MPG figures are obtained in laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles. Please be aware they're not intended to represent real world efficiency.

Personal contract purchase

Monthly payment

£219

Deposit

£219

Term (months)

48

Fixed interest rate

3.05%

Cash price

£14,237

Credit amount

£14,018

Guaranteed future value

£5872.50

Total amount payable

£16,603.50

Contract mileage

24,000

Excess mileage charge

7.5p per mile

Representative APR

5.9%

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